Tufts University

Tufts University is a private research university in Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts, with additional facilities in Boston and Grafton, Massachusetts, and in Talloires. It was founded in 1852 as Tufts College by Christian universalists who sought to provide a nonsectarian institution of higher learning. Tufts remained a small liberal arts college until the 1970s, when it transformed into a large research university offering several doctorates.
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Some of the key events about Tufts University

  • 1852
    Founded as Tufts College, becoming one of the first co-educational colleges in the United States
  • 1869
    The university faced financial difficulties and nearly closed due to lack of funds
  • 1893
    Established the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, the oldest graduate school of international affairs in the United States
  • 1910
    Tufts College Medical School was criticized for its low admission standards and inadequate facilities
  • 1934
    Opened the School of Nutrition Science and Policy, the first graduate school of nutrition in North America
  • 1939
    The university was accused of anti-Semitism in its admissions policies
  • 1954
    Launched the Experimental College, an innovative program allowing students to design their own courses
  • 1955
    Established the first civilian airdrop research facility in the United States
  • 1964
    Founded the Tufts University School of Medicine's Program in Public Health, one of the oldest in the nation
  • 1968
    Student protests erupted over the Vietnam War and racial issues on campus
  • 1975
    Tufts faced controversy over its investments in companies doing business in apartheid South Africa
  • 1980
    Created the Center for Environmental Management, pioneering research in environmental science and policy
  • 1980
    The university was criticized for its handling of sexual assault cases on campus
  • 1991
    Tufts experienced budget cuts and layoffs due to financial constraints
  • 1999
    Established the Tisch College of Civic Life, promoting active citizenship and public service
  • 2001
    The university faced backlash for accepting a donation from a controversial political figure
  • 2004
    Launched OpenCourseWare, making course materials freely available online
  • 2015
    Tufts was criticized for its response to student protests demanding racial justice reforms
  • 2016
    Opened the Science and Engineering Complex, a state-of-the-art facility for interdisciplinary research and education
  • 2020
    The university faced criticism for its COVID-19 policies and treatment of campus workers during the pandemic

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